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Scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate science, climate change, and energy awareness
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Climate and Energy Topics
- Climate System 21 matches Includes natural processes within the climate system: orbital patterns, solar radiation, oceans, atmosphere, water cycle, the natural greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, regional climates and differences between climate and weather.
- Causes of Climate Change 15 matches Includes natural changes (cyclic variability, volcanic eruptions, solar output) and human-caused changes (due to GHG emissions and land use changes)
- Measuring and Modeling Climate 6 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 3 matches Includes sea level rise; extreme weather; drought; changes to ecosystems, plants and animals; melting ice and permafrost; ocean wamring; impacts to water resources, agriculture, public health and national security
- Human Responses to Climate 2 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 3 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 4 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 1 match The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 13 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 2 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 5 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 10 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 10 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 2 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 1 match Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 15 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 1 match Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 8 matches
- Human use of energy 3 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 7 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
In this experiment, students will observe two model atmospheres: one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide. These two contained atmospheres ...
Using a mass balance model to understand carbon dioxide and its connection to global warming
In this activity, students explore the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide over the past 40 years with an interactive online model. They use the model and observations to estimate present emission ...
Understanding the Carbon Cycle: A Jigsaw Approach
This is a jigsaw activity in which students are assigned to research one step out of five in the geochemical process stages of the organic carbon cycle. Students then teach their step in cross-step ...
Near-Ground Level Ozone Pollution
This lab exercise is designed to provide a basic understanding of a real-world scientific investigation. Learners are introduced to the concept of tropospheric ozone as an air pollutant due to human ...
Piecing Together the Temperature Puzzle
This NASA video discusses the impacts of the sun's energy, Earth's reflectance and greenhouse gases on the Earth System.
Gallery of Greenhouse Gas Molecules
This static visualization from Global Warming Art depicts the chemical characteristics of eight greenhouse gas molecules - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), water (H2O), ozone ...
